F1Part 3AInvestigation of complaints about privately arranged or funded adult social care
Arrangements with other Commissioners etc.
34NCollaborative working with other Commissioners
1
If, at any stage in the course of an investigation under this Part, a Local Commissioner forms the opinion that the matters which are the subject of the investigation include a matter within the jurisdiction of—
a
the Parliamentary Commissioner,
b
the Health Service Commissioner, or
c
both,
the Local Commissioner may conduct an investigation under this Part jointly with that Commissioner or those Commissioners.
2
A Local Commissioner must obtain the consent of the person affected or the complainant (if any) before agreeing to a joint investigation referred to in subsection (1).
3
If a Local Commissioner forms the opinion that a complaint being investigated by—
a
the Parliamentary Commissioner,
b
the Health Service Commissioner, or
c
both,
relates partly to a matter within the Local Commissioner's jurisdiction by virtue of this Part, the Local Commissioner may conduct an investigation under this Part jointly with that Commissioner or those Commissioners.
4
If a Local Commissioner conducts an investigation jointly with another person, the requirements of section 34H(1)(c) and (5) (so far as relating to a case where the Local Commissioner conducts an investigation under this Part) may be satisfied by a statement or report made jointly with that person.
Pt. 3A inserted (1.10.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 5 para. 2; S.I. 2010/1863, art. 2